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The Frugal Homemaker

Your guide to turning your house into a home... one DIY project and yard sale find at a time

Easy Stenciled Chevron Painted Pillow with Tulip for Your Home

May 7, 2014

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Blueprint Social and Tulip for your Home.  I love pillows… there I said it.  Yes, I have a pillow addiction. Is there pillow therapy group??  It’s really all Molly’s fault – one visit to her house and suddenly my NEED for pillows everywhere appeared.  BUT, I am […]

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Popsicle Stick Snowflakes (+ enter to win a $100 Dollar Tree gift card!)

December 13, 2013

I am a huge fan of Dollar Tree!  Are you?  You can find amazing deals and actually some really nice decorations from time to time, especially seasonal décor.  Did you know that there is a Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club?  It is a free club that has tons of exclusive ideas for crafts, recipes, décor, […]

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Christmas Craft Showcase: DIY Red & White Chevron Christmas Tree Skirt

December 9, 2013

I am so honored to be part of the All Things Home tours for a Christmas Craft Showcase!  Did you guys catch the amazing Christmas Home Tours that happened last week?  I am still blown away by their amazingly beautiful homes and Christmas décor. I LOVE this new Christmas project I get to share with […]

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DIY pretty Bobby pins

August 1, 2013

Thought I would share a little craft/fashion project I did recently.  I needed some new pretty bobby pins to wear in my hair so I took a trip back down the scrapbook aisle at Hobby Lobby. Back during my 31 days of Pinterest project series I showed you some bobby pins I made with some […]

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Organizing my craft supplies with Rubbermaid All Access Organizers

July 23, 2013

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Home Depot & Rubbermaid, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #AllAccessOrganizers http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO I love organization and love to have an organized home.  I just don’t always make it happen, or know how to make it happen in […]

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Rolled Fabric Flower Ring Tutorial (Guest post)

April 15, 2013

Christa from Brown Sugar Toast is back with another flower tutorial for our April Flowers series.  I think you will LOVE this one!  I know I do and am ready to make a new ring (or 10) tonight!   Great gift idea too for graduation gifts, Mother’s Day, or even teacher gifts for end of year.  […]

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NO-sew Burlap Rosette Tutorial (DIY Fabric Flower tutorial)

April 10, 2013

I am back this week to share another DIY flower tutorial as part of the min April Flowers series  I am hosting. If you missed last weeks flower make sure to check out Christa’s felt flower tutorial  – easy to make and so cute! Today I want to show you how to make a NO-SEW […]

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Jewelry box or trinket box {Kids craft with Plaid crafts}

April 9, 2013

I recently got a box of craft supplies from Plaid crafts with the instructions to create a kids craft.  I LOVED the bright spring colors of Apple Barrel paint they sent – so pretty!  Also included were some letter stencils, foam pouncers/brushes, and a bottle of Mod Podge Washout for kids. First, let me tell […]

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Felt Flower tutorial (Guest post)

April 1, 2013

Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend!  And welcome to April!    For the next few weeks on Monday, I will be sharing a mini series on each Monday entitled  “April Flowers“.  Cause I don’t know about you, but we have had way TOO many showers (and cold weather!) in March, and I am ready […]

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DIY Burlap + Lace Christmas Tree Skirt

December 17, 2012

I am back today to show you how I made my tree skirt that I showed you in my Christmas tree post last week.  I am loving this tree skirt…. BUT, I am not sure that I will be making a ruffled one again.    It was not hard, but it was time consuming.  During […]

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Hi!  My name is Christina . . .

I love doing simple, frugal things to make our house feel like HOME! Come learn along with me how to have a beautiful home on a budget.

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